Job details

Location: Monroe, Louisiana
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $36,400 - $57,824/yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 S Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dependable, mission-driven Juvenile Justice Specialist (WAE) to provide security, structure, and support within a secure-care environment for adjudicated youth. This role is ideal for individuals who communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and are committed to helping youth develop positive behaviors and life skills.

As a Juvenile Justice Specialist, you’ll supervise youth, support therapeutic programming, and help maintain a safe, orderly environment. You’ll conduct security checks, monitor youth movement, enforce contraband-control policies, and respond to emergencies with professionalism and confidence. You’ll also participate in treatment team meetings, assist clinical staff, complete required documentation, and help maintain a clean, sanitary unit.

If you’re steady, responsible, and motivated to support youth rehabilitation, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to OJJ’s mission and make a positive impact in a secure-care setting.

Position Duties

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

One year of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

Supervises youth and supports treatment — oversees youth in assigned areas, models communication and problem-solving skills, and contributes to a therapeutic environment.
Participates in treatment programming — attends treatment team meetings, provides behavioral observations, and assists clinical staff with group and therapeutic activities.
Maintains security and safety — conducts building and perimeter checks, monitors youth movement, enforces contraband-control policies, and follows emergency procedures.
Responds to crises — intervenes in crisis situations while maintaining calm, control, and adherence to facility policies.
Completes documentation — prepares required reports, maintains youth records, and submits documentation per agency and facility regulations.
Supports unit sanitation — assists in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment to maintain a safe, sanitary environment for youth.
Maintains 24-hour readiness — subject to shift work and around-the-clock call-outs; performs additional duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, LA.

Appointment Type: WAE/Part time

Career Progression: The incumbent of this position may qualify at either the JJS 1, JJS 2 or JJS 3 level, but may not participate in the career progression of a JJS.

Compensation:

The Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 (pay grade level PS-105) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,400.00 biweekly.
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (pay grade level PS-106) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,504.00 biweekly.
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (pay grade level PS-108) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,608.80 biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
[email protected]

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

Yes
No

02

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

Yes
No

03

Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

Yes
No

04

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

05

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

Yes
No

06

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

07

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

Yes
No

08

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

09

Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

Yes
No

10

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

11

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

12

Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?

Yes
No

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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